Where
a tower of a design which can be easily climbed supports supply conductors and
is located in urban districts, or in rural areas adjacent to schools,
dwellings, permanent or seasonal camps, or in orchards, or near roads or trails
which are frequently traveled, a barrier or other provisions shall be made to
prevent easy climbing.

The
provisions of this rule shall not apply to towers or structures on which all
conductors have a 5 feet or more horizontal clearance from the supporting
structure, nor to towers or structures within fenced substation yards.

Note:
It is the intent of Rule 61.6-B to require such
guarding as will prevent easy climbing of these towers by young persons who do
not realize the danger of contact with live conductors supported thereon. It is
not intended that such guarding will be required in sparsely settled districts,
mountainous and desert areas, and similar locations.

Strikeout
and Underline Version

Rule 61.6-B

61.6-B. Guarding

Where
a tower or structure of a design which can be easily climbed supports
supply conductors and is located in urban districts, or in rural areas adjacent
to schools, dwellings, permanent or seasonal camps, or in orchards, or near
roads or trails which are frequently traveled, a suitable barrier shall
be installed on or around such towers and structures, or other provisions
shall be made to prevent easy climbing.

When a fence or wall
is used as a suitable barrier around a tower or structure the construction
shall be designed, installed and maintained in such manner as to reasonably
deny access over,

Material and Height:

(1)
Fencing shall be of a fabric, such as
galvanized steel, woven mesh or links (commonly known as chain-link or cyclone
fencing) or other suitable metallic or nonmetallic material, extending from
ground level to a minimum height of eight feet, or extending from ground level
to a minimum height of seven feet with an extension of not less than 12 inches
of barbed wire (three or more strands), razor wire or similar deterrent.

(2)
Walls or other types of construction
shall be of a material which will present an equivalent barrier to climbing or
other unauthorized entry, extending from ground level to a minimum height of
eight feet, or extending from ground level to a minimum height of seven feet
with an extension of not less than 12 inches of barbed wire (three or more
strands), razor wire or similar deterrent.

Gates shall be of a
design and maintained in a manner compatible with the barriers specified in
this rule.

A minimum radial
distance of six feet shall be maintained between any portion of the fence or
wall and the tower or structure.

The
provisions of this rule shall not apply to towers or structures on which all
conductors have a 5 feet or more horizontal clearance from the supporting
structure, nor to towers or structures within fenced substation yards.

Note: It is the intent of Rule 61.6-B to require such
guarding as will prevent easy climbing of these towers by young persons who do
not realize the danger of contact with live conductors supported thereon. It is
not intended that such guarding will be required in sparsely settled districts,
mountainous and desert areas, and similar locations.

Final Version

Rule 61.6-B

61.6-B. Guarding

Where
a tower or structure of a design which can be easily climbed supports supply
conductors and is located in urban districts, or in rural areas adjacent to
schools, dwellings, permanent or seasonal camps, or in orchards, or near roads
or trails which are frequently traveled, a suitable barrier shall be installed
on or around such towers and structures, or other provisions shall be made to
prevent easy climbing.

When a fence or wall is
used as a suitable barrier around a tower or structure the construction shall
be designed, installed and maintained in such manner as to reasonably deny
access over, under or through the fencing or wall to all but authorized persons.

Material and Height:

(1)
Fencing shall be of a fabric, such as
galvanized steel, woven mesh or links (commonly known as chain-link or cyclone
fencing) or other suitable metallic or nonmetallic material, extending from
ground level to a minimum height of eight feet, or extending from ground level
to a minimum height of seven feet with an extension of not less than 12 inches
of barbed wire (three or more strands), razor wire or similar deterrent.

(2)
Walls or other types of construction
shall be of a material which will present an equivalent barrier to climbing or
other unauthorized entry, extending from ground level to a minimum height of
eight feet, or extending from ground level to a minimum height of seven feet
with an extension of not less than 12 inches of barbed wire (three or more
strands), razor wire or similar deterrent.

Gates shall be of a
design and maintained in a manner compatible with the barriers specified in
this rule.

A minimum radial
distance of six feet shall be maintained between any portion of the fence or
wall and the tower or structure.

The
provisions of this rule shall not apply to towers or structures within fenced
substation yards.

Note: It is the intent of
Rule 61.6-B to require such
guarding as will prevent easy climbing of these towers by young persons who do
not realize the danger of contact with live conductors supported thereon. It is
not intended that such guarding will be required in sparsely settled districts,
mountainous and desert areas, and similar locations.